Didier Drogba has claimed the secret of Chelsea ’s success is they have got the winning spirit back at Stamford Bridge.

Blues hero Drogb a believes new boss Antonio Conte has helped them bring back the glory days which saw them win four titles in ten years.

The 39-year-old, who has part of all of those championship sides during two spells with the Londoners, said: “They’ve got the spirit back.

"To have players like David Luiz back, bringing his experience, he knows the club already. Gary Cahill, Eden, Diego, Matic, Azpilicueta — all these guys have already won titles. There’s a kind of continuity.

Brace yourself for the first Chelsea title party without Drogba since 1955! (Image: Getty)

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Drogba insisted he could never join another English club because of his affection for Chelsea, which even meant he had mixed emotions when he went back there to face them with Turkish side Galatasaray in the Champions League.

He now takes special interest in Diego Costa, the Blues' latest centre-forward, and believes the Spaniard is coming back to his best after learning to control his temper.

“Before he would be so frustrated not to score," said the Ivorian. "Now he’s growing — like every player. He’s improving, he knows the league better, he knows the referees and the players.

"He’s focusing more on his game, like I did after a few years in the league.”